Last updated: 2025-05-22

26 Game Art And Animation jobs in San Jose.

Hiring now: Sr Concept Artist Metaver @ Meta, Staff C Engr @ Inworld Ai, 3D Artist @ Applied In, Technical Artist @ Luma, Outsourcing Lead @ Epic Games, Sr 3D Software Engr @ Genies, Production Coordinator @ Game Maker, Sr Technical Animation De @ 2K Games T, Sr Technical Animation De @ 2K Games T, Sr Concept Artist @ 31St Union.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

🔥 Skills

collaboration (6) game development (5) concept art (4) C++ (4) Unreal Engine (4) animation systems (4) 3D simulator (4) technical writing (4) user experience (4) content creation (4)

📍 Locations

San Mateo (11) Burlingame (4) San Jose (4) South San Francisco (4) Mountain View (2) Palo Alto (1)
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Meta

Senior Concept Artist - Metaverse Entertainment Burlingame
Skills & Focus: storyboarding, concept art, animations, visual development, collaboration, artistic skills, Adobe Creative Suite, animation, storytelling, virtual reality
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Salary: $126,000/year to $175,000/year
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Bonus, equity, benefits
Engineering Manager - VR Games Burlingame
Skills & Focus: Engineering Manager, Virtual Reality, Game Development, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Technical Skills, Career Development, Graphics Engineering, 3D Game Engines
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Ap…
Experience: 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development.
Salary: $177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Meta offers benefits such as bonus, equity, and other standard benefits.
Graphics Software Engineer- Pipeline/Tooling, Reality Labs (Avatars) Burlingame
Skills & Focus: graphics frameworks, algorithms, real-time rendering, C/C++ programming, object-oriented design, performance profiling, 3D graphics, animation, tools, AI
About the Company: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. With innovations like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, it is moving…
Experience: 2+ years of graphics software engineering experience
Salary: $56.25/hour to $173,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Type: Full Time
Benefits: In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits.

Inworld Ai

Staff C++ Engineer Mountain View
Skills & Focus: C++, software engineering, data structures, algorithms, design patterns, object-oriented programming, CMake, game engines, AI models, SDKs
About the Company: Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, providing a framework for building production ready interactive experie…
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: $150,000 - $270,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: bonus + equity + benefits

Applied Intuition

3D Artist Mountain View
Skills & Focus: 3D assets, vehicle models, Unreal, lighting environments, asset pipeline, textures, game optimized assets, composition, materials, CAD data
About the Company: Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition deli…
Experience: 3+ years of experience in creating models that were used in shipped products
Salary: $120,000 to $220,000 USD annually
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Base salary, equity, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement bene…

Luma

Technical Artist Palo Alto
Skills & Focus: Technical Artist, fine-tuning, workflow pipelines, QA, image models, AI art creation, engineering, python, model improvement, aesthetics
About the Company: Luma’s Applied team takes our underlying foundation models and makes them production ready, including fine-tuning, implementing controllability & editing featu…

Epic Games

Outsourcing Lead San Jose
Skills & Focus: 3D Character Art, Outsourcing Management, Art Asset Production, Feedback Communication, Documentation, Game Development, AAA Titles, Team Collaboration, Technical Art, Pipeline Management
About the Company: Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technol…
Salary: $176,262 - $258,518 USD (NYC), $155,111 - $227,495 USD (CA), $141,010 - $206,814 USD (WA)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs
AI Designer San Jose
Skills & Focus: AI Designer, behavior trees, visual scripting, AAA titles, game design, interactive entertainment, prototype development, team collaboration, design documentation, player behavior
About the Company: Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and over 4,500 employees globally. For over 25 years, Epic has been making award-winning games and engine …
Experience: Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Designer
Salary: $140,069 - $205,434 USD (NYC), $131,665 - $193,108 USD (CA & WA)
Benefits: Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs
Concept Outsourcing Lead San Jose
Skills & Focus: concept art, game development, creature design, art asset production, feedback communication, pipeline documentation, collaboration, organizational skills, high-pressure production, art disciplines
About the Company: Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technol…
Experience: Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior Concept Artist role
Salary: $141,010 - $206,814 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs

Genies

Senior 3D Software Engineer San Mateo
Skills & Focus: 3D graphics, C++, Python, Unity, Unreal, OpenGL, Vulkan, shader programming, data structures, algorithms
About the Company: Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Their technology stack empowers user generated content…
Experience: 4+ years of experience developing 3D software and/or real-time engines (Unity, Unreal)
Salary: $190K - $250K
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, flexible paid time off, and wellness support.

Game Makers

Production Coordinator San Mateo
Skills & Focus: production coordination, project management, game development, schedule management, task tracking, cross-team collaboration, Unreal Engine, art workflows, milestone delivery, communication
About the Company: A diverse team of developers passionate about creating engaging games, currently working on Project ETHOS, a free-to-play, 3rd person rogue-like hero shooter.
Salary: $75,000 - $105,000 per year
Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits; potential bonus and equity awards

2k Games / Thirtyfirstunion

Senior Technical Animation Designer San Mateo
Skills & Focus: animation systems, animation content creation, gameplay motion, locomotion, abilities, animation systems, performance, workflow, Unreal Engine, Maya
About the Company: A diverse team of developers building innovative games with a culture of inclusivity and growth.
Experience: 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya, shipped at least one AAA title
Salary: $98,400 - $145,620 per year
Benefits: Medical, financial, and other benefits, bonus, equity awards, details provided upon offer

2k Games / Thirtyfirstunion.Com

Senior Technical Animation Designer San Mateo
Skills & Focus: animation systems, gameplay motion, locomotion, abilities, UI animations, procedural solutions, animation content creation, Scalable solutions, performance optimization, cross-disciplinary communication
Experience: 4+ years of professional animation experience in Maya, shipped at least one AAA title
Salary: $98,400 - $145,620 per Year
Type: Full-time

31st Union

Senior Concept Artist San Mateo
Skills & Focus: concept art, character design, visual direction, artistic style, game design, innovation, collaboration, visual solutions, mentoring, 2D and 3D mediums
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Salary: $90,000 - $145,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits along with bonus and/or equity awards.
Senior Concept Artist San Mateo
Skills & Focus: concept art, character design, visual direction, collaboration, game design, art direction, 2D software, 3D tools, stylized designs, visual assets
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Salary: $90,000 - $145,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: The total compensation package for this position may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range …

Genies

Senior Engineer, Core Systems (C++) San Mateo
Skills & Focus: C++, native applications, SDK, performance optimization, real-time rendering, 3D mesh processing, game engines, Unity, Unreal, AI
About the Company: Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user …
Experience: Deep native development experience, mobile (iOS and Android) and web (WebGL) expertise.
Salary: $200K- $225K
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.

31st Union

Production Coordinator (12 Months) San Mateo
Skills & Focus: production scheduling, task tracking, cross-team coordination, Unreal Engine, content creation pipelines, milestones, asset handoffs, project management, game development, workflow
About the Company: A diverse team of developers driven by a passion for art and game creation, focused on building innovative and inclusive gaming experiences.
Experience: Practical experience working in Unreal Engine environments, supporting production scheduling, task tracking, and cross-team coordination.
Salary: $75,000 - $105,000 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits; bonus and/or equity awards possible.
Senior Animation Engineer San Mateo
Skills & Focus: C++, animation systems, AAA games, procedural animation, animation blending, AI-driven animation, Unreal Engine, character movement, optimization, collaboration
About the Company: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games …
Experience: Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with game engine internals, particularly in the context of animation systems
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: The total compensation package for this position may include a bonus and/or equity awards, along with a full range of m…

Verkada

3D Visualization Design Intern San Mateo
Skills & Focus: 3D visualization, technical documentation, design team, visual storytelling, collaboration, Keyshot, digital tools, proofing, production artwork, problem-solving
About the Company: Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, ala…
Experience: Design student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree or a recent graduate
Salary: $35 - $35 USD
Type: Internship
Benefits: Daily lunch, snacks, and barista service; Intern bonding events and offsites

Genies

ML Engineer San Mateo
Skills & Focus: machine learning, AI avatars, data analysis, reinforcement learning, deep learning, game engines, character animation, motion synthesis, 3D geometry, software architecture
About the Company: Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences, focusing on user-generated content and AI avatars.
Experience: 5+ years in machine learning or related fields
Salary: $165,000 - $230,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, unlimited paid time off, flexible hours, wellness programs, choice of laptop, and a fun…

Aechelon Technology, Inc.

Senior Technical Writer South San Francisco
Skills & Focus: 3D simulator, technical writing, user experience, content creation, graphics industry, real-time computer graphics, Geospecific, visual databases, positive user experience, pilot safety
About the Company: Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people …
Senior Technical Writer South San Francisco
Skills & Focus: 3D simulator, technical writing, user experience, content creation, graphics industry, real-time computer graphics, Geospecific, visual databases, positive user experience, pilot safety
About the Company: Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people …
Senior Technical Writer South San Francisco
Skills & Focus: 3D simulator, technical writing, user experience, content creation, graphics industry, real-time computer graphics, Geospecific, visual databases, positive user experience, pilot safety
About the Company: Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people …